Simon Krek Boeken

This white paper is part of a series aimed at enhancing understanding of language technology and its potential impact. It targets educators, journalists, politicians, language communities, and others. The use of language technology in Europe varies significantly across different languages, necessitating tailored actions to support research and development for each language based on factors like complexity and community size. META-NET, a Network of Excellence funded by the European Commission, has analyzed current language resources and technologies, focusing on the 23 official European languages and other significant national and regional languages. The findings reveal substantial research gaps for each language. A comprehensive expert analysis will aid in maximizing the impact of further research while minimizing risks. META-NET comprises 54 research centers from 33 countries collaborating with stakeholders from various sectors, including businesses, government, industry, research organizations, software companies, technology providers, and universities. Together, they aim to establish a unified technology vision and develop a strategic research agenda to address identified research gaps in language technology applications by 2020.